Riyadh, 7 October 2007 - ProCurve Networking by HP today announced the availability of a high-performance network core switch supported by ProCurve's lifetime warranty. Targeted at enterprise customers, the ProCurve Switch 8212zl completes ProCurve's core-to-edge network solution that unifies network technology, infrastructure, software, operation, management and support while reducing complexity and lowering costs. The switch is based on HP-developed ProVision ASIC technology.
"ProCurve's Adaptive Networks vision gives global companies the flexibility to grow their infrastructure in line with their business needs by enabling them to quickly adapt to new applications, fortify network security, increase productivity and reduce complexity," said John McHugh, vice president and general manager, ProCurve Networking by HP.
McHugh said, "The new 8212zl core switch further substantiates this vision by unifying the core-to-edge infrastructure, providing the ideal foundation for a network that is secure, highly available and cost-effective to deploy and maintain."
Ahmed Bawazir, Regional Manager of marketing and sales for HP ProCurve in Saudi Arabia said, "The 8212zl core switch, as part of a standards-based unified core-to-edge solution including the Switch 6200yl/5400zl/3500yl Series, delivers low cost of ownership and reduces complexity by utilising common components. The switch's lifetime warranty features standard next business day advanced-replacement (availability varies by location) with phone and email support."
"The 8212zl is designed particularly to connect the largest possible numbers of computers, printers and other networks receivers that requires highly efficient links, and what distinguishes this product from other similar products is the high-capacity storage capability (substantial memory) to deal with heavy information flow inside the network in order to ensure ease of distribution and excellent performance." Bawazir added.
The ProCurve Switch 8212zl is a high-performance, highly scalable, chassis core switch platform that provides comprehensive Layer 2 through Layer 4 features and advanced security. It boasts high-density Gigabit and 10GbE connectivity, making it ideal for high-speed core networking applications, and it has high-availability features such as customer hot-swappable, redundant management, fabric and power to ensure system continuity and enhance network productivity. The 8212zl is for customers seeking to cost-effectively meet more stringent availability requirements of highly converged network environments without sacrificing performance or flexibility.
ProCurve also provides lifetime software and firmware updates for its product line, which reduce the risk of unanticipated costs for incremental feature enhancements and bug fixes.
-Ends-
© Press Release 2007
